Lemon Pepper Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Description
Chicken breasts are sliced horizontally and optionally pounded to about 1 cm thickness to ensure even cooking. The zest from two lemons is mixed with olive oil to coat the chicken, infusing citrus oils. A dredging mixture of flour, salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder coats the chicken steaks before pan-frying in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides.
This method produces a tender, flavorful chicken with a lightly crisped crust accented by bright lemon and pepper. Slicing and cooking lemon zest separately adds further citrus aroma and a slight caramelized flavor on serving.
The cooked chicken can be garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh herbal note. The recipe suggests this seasoning blend also works well with pork and seafood, but the flavor is best suited to more delicate proteins rather than lamb or beef.
Adjust pepper and salt levels to taste, and use fresh lemon zest for optimal flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast ~250 - 300g / 8 - 10oz each
- 2 lemon Note 1, plural
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste) (Note 2, cracked
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or sub with onion powder) (Note 3)
Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half horizontally to make 2 steaks. Optional: pound to make them even thickness around 1cm / 2/5" thick (I do this).
- Zest the lemons to make 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp lemon zest. Avoid grating too much of the white part - it's bitter.
- Place zest into bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and mix to combine. Add chicken and use your hands to slather oil mixture onto chicken.
- Mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Dip chicken into flour mixture, shaking to remove excess.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.
- Optional: Slice zested lemon and cook the slices, like pictured.
- Serve chicken, garnished with fresh parsley if using.
Notes
- Use two medium lemons to obtain about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of lemon zest.
- Crack whole peppercorns roughly or use coarse ground pepper for texture; adjust amount if using fine ground pepper.
- Garlic powder can be substituted with onion powder or minced garlic.
- This seasoning works for pork and seafood; less suited for lamb or beef due to delicacy of flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 141g | |
| Calories | 291cal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 11.6g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6g | 62% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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